Source: CCTV.com

07-01-2007 13:40

Special Report:   HK 10 Years

 

This train, known as the Thrice-Daily Express, delivers fresh foodstuffs to Hong Kong every day, on its way crossing the Luohu Bridge.

In the 40 years the Thrice-Daily Express has been operating it has so far made more than 40,000 trips. As the livestock and live poultry it delivers to Hong Kong account for more than 90% of the market, it is often referred to as "Hong Kong's lifeline."

The company responsible for supplying Hong Kong with fresh products is China Resources Ltd. Ng Fung Ltd., which arranges delivery from the Chinese interior of the highest quality pigs as well as frozen and fresh pork for Hong Kong markets. The people of Hong Kong can buy Ng Fung's pork either from street vendors or at supermarkets.

The unceasing supply of fresh food and the water of the Dongjiang River symbolize the Chinese mainland's support for Hong Kong. They embody the warm feelings of the Chinese mainland for the people of Hong Kong, which light up the past ten years. In their words and actions, the Hong Kong people demonstrate how deep has been the impact on them of the Chinese government's support. Since Hong Kong's return, the care of the whole nation has been demonstrated time and time again.